jan 6, 1850 - Compromise of 1850

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1) California admitted to Union as free state, 2) remainder of Mexican cession to be divided into UT & NM w/o mention of slavery, 3) Claim of TX to a portion of NM to be satisfied w/ a payment of $10 mil., 4) Fugitive Slave Act, 5) buying and selling of slavery banned in Washington, D. C. (but not slavery)

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